Brian White

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bio	website	gplus.to/bcwhite
	location	Montreal, Canada
	age	43
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I graduated from Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. After that I alternated between working for other people and starting my own businesses (Data Central, Verisim, and Precidia) to varying degrees of success. I spent 5 years in Zurich, Switzerland helping run some of Google more prestigious services (including News and Websearch proper) before moving to Google/Montreal in mid-2012 to become a software developer on Chrome.

I have 2 children, a boy and a girl, who take up plenty of my time but do photography and home renovations (including a kitchen, mudroom, and deck) as hobbies.

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Mar 19	comment	How do we stop our daughter rolling over and waking herself up? @Banang, how does anyone know what a 5mo old child "actually believes"? And nobody is suggesting leaving them alone for extended periods. 5, 6, or 7 minutes is not a long time. Start with less if you're concerned. You'll note that I explicitly said it was necessary for you to return so the child knows that you'll always come. You just don't have to come immediately.
Nov 15	comment	Is the Rosetta software a good tool for teaching a toddler foreign languages? Though it's highly unlikely that a child will learn a language from this alone, a little exposure to the sounds and methods of another culture can only be a good thing in helping them find their way in this large-yet-interconnected world.
Nov 15	comment	Is the Rosetta software a good tool for teaching a toddler foreign languages? It is not a waste of time! They may not learn the language but as far as "time well spent", adding a familiarity to the sounds and methods of a culture is a good thing. It's a big world out there and little more exposure can only help them fit into it.
Nov 13	comment	How to deal with tantrums in an older child? +1 for "don't let his tantrums succeed". The first time my daughter threw a tantrum, I just walked into another room. When she came there to continue it, I went to yet another room. The second time she threw a tantrum (screaming, pounding fists on the floor, etc.) I went and got my camera and took pictures of her. There wasn't a third. (She and I talked afterwards, though, about why that wasn't appropriate and better ways to behave.)
Nov 6	answered	How can I prevent my 2 year old from covering her face with a blanket when she sleeps?
Nov 4	answered	What should be done when your child wakes up from a nap and is extremely irritable?
Nov 2	comment	How Much Hallowe'en Candy? I told them they could eat them all. Being "light" isn't generally a problem. I'm actually considering far more what lessons they will learn from it that what damage may come to their teeth or bodies in general. I like to be clear with my kids what the rules/limits are, not to come down on them but so they know. Otherwise, it may seem completely arbitrary to them.
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Nov 2	comment	To medicate or not to medicate? That's a tough question and in the end one you'll have to make with both your mind and your gut. I think as long as you're sure that you're doing what you believe is best for him and not what is best for others, then you'll be okay.
Nov 2	comment	How to raise a child between agnostic parent and believer relatives? Nicely said. It's important not only for kids to come to their own conclusions but also to respect the beliefs of others even when they don't agree with them. Personally, I tell my kids that the Bible is a story and like many stories it is not generally true even though there are some facts within that are true. But I also tell my kids about Santa Clause and the Tooth Mouse (we were in Switzerland -- they have a mouse instead of a fairy) knowing that someday I'm they're going to realize that they're just fun stories. (Except Santa... even I believe in Santa!)
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Nov 1	comment	Getting a good diagnosis for possible mental issues? I agree with Christine on this one. Praise is a reward and thus makes a poor motivator. Don't hold it back if it's deserved but don't use it to get him to do things. Don't defend him either. Why does someone who is good in their own right need defending? He's different -- that's a good thing, albeit a difficult thing. Instead of trying to mold him into what you think he should be, understand him for who he is and encourage it. He still has to fit within the rules of society, of course, so he can't be allowed to run free but aside from that, accept him even if you don't agree with him.
Nov 1	comment	How Much Hallowe'en Candy? My kids are 8 and 5 though it's the youngest who seems most likely to stop and say she's had enough. Thanks for the links -- just what I was looking for. We like to give our kids as much opportunity to choose as possible so any time the consequences are not too severe, it seems good to let them learn on their own.
Nov 1	comment	My 4 year old likes to hump my 15 year old brother's leg I'd work on understanding what he is doing. If he's changing the subject then he's obviously embarrassed about it. You might try bringing it up sometime what it hasn't happened. Empathize with him and just try to understand -- no judgement. Worry about correcting the behavior another time... after you're sure you fully understand him and he knows that you understand.
Nov 1	comment	How Much Hallowe'en Candy? It was too late for them to eat any tonight (well, maybe one). It's the rest of the nights we're thinking of. Is it okay to let the kids decide on this one and deal with whatever consequences may come. (Brushing well afterwards, of course.)
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Oct 31	comment	Getting a good diagnosis for possible mental issues? @ChristineGordon, do you mean the skills required for the (failed) tasks or the "initiative" skills to actually do and complete them? The former are easier to teach than the latter but both are learned. (Just curious -- I agree both ways.)